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Real estate stocks inch up amid lower yields, strong earnings

S&P 500 real estate stocks grew marginally this week, as yields continued to go down and the sector posted strong earnings. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:XLRE) closed the week 0.21% higher at 42.06, logging gains in three of the five trading sessions. S&P 500 Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts rose 0.34%, while S&P 500 Rea…

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Legal-Ease: What to expect at a real estate closing

When it comes to real estate transactions, a common word that is used is “closing.” Your Realtor might mention when executing the purchase agreement that “the closing will happen in a month” or that the “closing costs will be included in the purchase price.” But what should a buyer expect at a real estate closing?